Program Overview
A Full Stack Web Developer combines the knowledge and skill sets of a dedicated front-end developer, who can manipulate information presented on a website to make it appealing and effective, with the expertise of a back-end developer who can write code and scripts to "serve up" websites from on-premise infrastructures or cloud-based platforms. In this two-year diploma program, students will learn the foundations of programming (e.g., Object Oriented), practice with a variety of popular platforms, explore core languages and design web applications. Students will develop skills across a wide breadth of languages (e.g., HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, C#) and technologies including ASP.NET. The program offers ample opportunities for practical experience. This program also includes a final capstone project where students will have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the crucial skills employers are seeking while building the confidence to potentially start a business of their own.
Program Highlights
- Create websites using modern, in demand languages and technologies.
- Develop high quality responsive web sites.
- Gain valuable experience designing User Experiences (UX – UI).
- Learn to build agile projects and properly designed databases.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can be expected to find employment as a Webmaster, Web developer, Internet site designer, Internet site developer, Intranet site designer, Website developer, e- business Web site developer or self-employed.
Laddering Opportunities
Some potential laddering of courses into the Mobile Applications Development (B990) program.
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Internet Applications and Web Development (Ontario College Diploma)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Relate effectively to web development supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
- Configure and maintain internet services, internet application servers, database servers, and network services.
- Construct, modify, implement, query, and maintain effective databases, and interface with applications.
- Develop internet services and web application security by applying appropriate techniques and strategies.
- Program and debug internet applications using a variety of client-side and server-side development languages.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain electronic commerce (e-commerce) applications.
- Create and maintain functional and dynamic websites by applying graphic and web design skills and principles.
- Develop and maintain websites reflective of business objectives and clients’ needs through the application of advertising and marketing principles.
- Adhere to relevant laws and industry standards.
- Coordinate or participate as a member of a project management team that develops internet applications.
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development that will lead to enhanced work performance and career opportunities, and keep pace with industry changes.
Effective Fall 2021
Web Development and Internet Applications (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 50513)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to facilitate effective working relationships.
- Configure, document and maintain fundamental server requirements for the effective functioning of applications.
- Design, implement and maintain databases to store and retrieve data according to requirements.
- Design and implement a security plan based on best practices, techniques and strategies to minimize risks of hacking and/or data loss.
- Program and debug complex applications using a variety of development technologies and tools to optimize performance and minimize errors.
- Create internet applications that apply design best practices, techniques and strategies for a variety of development projects that comply with accessibility, web and other requirements.
- Develop internet applications reflective of business objectives and client needs.
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of internet applications.
- Participate as a member or leader of a team by applying project management concepts and strategies for the successful completion of a project.
- Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.